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January 18, 2024January 18, 2024

$600m IMF Cash Will Be Advanced Towards Budget Support – Ofori-Atta

The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has revealed that the $600 million second tranche International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout package expected next week would be used for some programmes in the 2024 Budget. The Executive Board of the IMF is hoping

January 18, 2024January 18, 2024

‘NPP Must Call Ken Agyapong To Order’ – Prof. Mike Oquaye

The former speaker of Parliament and a member of the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) Council of Elders, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, has urged the party's leadership to, as a matter of urgency, call the outgoing Member of Parliament (MP) for the Assin Central constituency, Mr.

January 18, 2024January 18, 2024

Chris Hughton Downplays Black Stars Hotel Incident

Ghana coach Chris Hughton is focusing on the team's match against Egypt, despite a confrontation with an angry supporter at the team's hotel in Abidjan following the poor start to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d'Ivoire. The incident occurred after Ghana's surprising 2-1 loss to Cape Verde in

January 18, 2024January 18, 2024

Disregard 20% Hike In Transport Fares – Ministry

The Ministry of Transport has asked the public to disregard reports of a purported transport fare increment nationwide. The Ghana Private Road and Transport Union (GPRTU) on Wednesday announced a 20% increment in transport fares effective 24th January, 2024. The union explained the

January 18, 2024January 18, 2024

Broadcasting Bill Under Review – Oppong Nkrumah

Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah says the Broadcasting Bill is not before Parliament yet because portions of it are currently under review. According to him, despite the general perception that the bill has been hindered for political reasons, his outfit was

January 18, 2024January 18, 2024

Levy On Secondhand Clothing Mooted

As the country grapples with a severe environmental crisis due to the hazardous consequences of secondhand clothing waste, a levy has been proposed to better manage the situation. Across every part of the country, once-vibrant landscapes and communities are now under

January 18, 2024January 18, 2024

No Player Lacks Commitment In The Black Stars – Jordan Ayew

Black Stars forward, Jordan Ayew, says he disagrees with the assertion that the current crop of players for the national team are not committed to Jersey. "Well, first of all, I don't agree with that. No one lacks commitment," Jordan said

January 18, 2024January 18, 2024

Pakistan Launches Retaliatory Strikes Into Iran, With Reports Of Seven Killed

Pakistan has launched retaliatory missile strikes into Iran, reportedly killing seven people, after Iran carried out strikes in Pakistan late on Tuesday. Pakistan said its strikes had hit "terrorist hideouts" in Iran's Sistan-Baluchestan province. Three women and four children were killed,

January 17, 2024January 17, 2024

Akufo-Addo, Kagame Launch Project To Mobilise US$1 Billion To Support Africa

President Akufo-Addo and his Rwandan counterpart, Paul Kagame on Wednesday (17 January) launched the Timbutoo Africa Initiative to support the youth in Africa. The Timbuktoo Africa Initiative is expected to mobilise and invest US$1 billion of catalytic and commercial capital to transform

January 17, 2024January 17, 2024

Asante Youth, Market Queens Chase Chairman Wontumi For “Disrespecting” The Asantehene

The Asante Youth and Market Queens in the Ashanti Region have angrily urged the Asanteman Council to embargo NPP Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi, from the Manhyia Palace. The group allege that Wontumi has shown significant disrespect